Teaching Team
Elena Aguirre
Founder/Program Director
Elena has dedicated over 15 years to early childhood education, shaping spaces where young learners thrive through meaningful relationships, exploration, and creativity. Elena’s vision is to create an environment where each child feels valued and can grow at their own pace.
Favorite quote: “Children are not things to be molded, but people to be unfolded.” — Jess Lair.
Favorite book: The Absorbent Mind by Maria Montessori,
Erika Changuan
Director of Operations
Erika brings a wealth of organizational expertise and a deep commitment to quality care. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of our daily activities while offering essential support to our teaching staff. Her leadership, combined with a sharp attention to detail and a deep dedication to our community, ensures that our program maintains a nurturing and efficient environment.
Favorite quote: “We have to prepare the child for the path, not the path for the child.” – Tim Elmore
Favorite book: Nurturing the Leader Within your Child by Tim Elmore
Qualified and Knowledgeable Staff
In our commitment to the children and families we serve, all of our educators actively engage in ongoing professional learning and training. They are responsive, respectful, and dedicated to each child as an individual, nurturing their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and growth.
Lucia
Two's Teacher
Jaqueline
Two's Teacher
Soraya
Preschool Teacher
Maribel
Toddlers Teacher
Lucia
Infant's Teacher
Leticia
Infant's Teacher
Sandra
Preschool Teacher
Paola
Infant's Teacher
TBA
Toddlers Teacher
Alexandra
Mini Bites Creator
Promoting Safe and Healthy Nutrition
We believe in introducing children to fresh, wholesome, and healthy foods to foster positive eating habits. Our aim is to consistently provide nutritious meals and snacks. Our Mine Bites Creator is trained and certified in safe food handling. All meals and snacks offered provide a variety of options that meet USDA standards and requirements.
Background Check and First Aid/CPR Training
All WLCs employees must have a “clear” Background Check and must remain in “good standing” on an on-going basis while in our employ. All staff is certified and trained in Infant/Child First Aid and C.P.R.
Be Part of Our Team
If you would like to join our team and work with us, check out our careers page. There, you can learn about our requirements and tell us a little about you and your qualifications. We are looking to expand our operations shortly, and we hope to continue welcoming new, smiling faces to our team.